How Enchanting!

Commander / EDH* GoldenDiggle

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McKz says... #1

White removal you have none, well here is some. Swords to Plowshares, Path to Exile, Oblation, Reciprocate, Condemn. i hope thats enough suggestions XD

June 30, 2016 7:24 p.m.

McKz says... #2

You could also improve your land base, if you have the money. because lets face it all shocks and so on are expensive. Also remove lingering death, seal of doom. You could also add tutors and combos, here are some black tutors Demonic Tutor, Diabolic Tutor, Vampiric Tutor and if you fancy combos here are a couple: Sanguine Bond + Exquisite Blood and one more Helm of Obedience + Leyline of the Void

June 30, 2016 7:35 p.m.

McKz says... #3

Remove blight caster, Doomwake Giant, Oreskos Explorer, Deadly Tempest and Terminus. these just seem like some of the weaker cards you have to me although you're free to do what you want.

June 30, 2016 7:40 p.m.

McKz says... #4

Also i know you trying for controll but if you want that many wrath affects late game or even early if you get her out Avacyn, Angel of Hope could be fun. but she doesnt really fit the theme of your deck.

June 30, 2016 7:44 p.m.

Indestructibility works similarly to Shielded by Faith.

Also, note that you have two Spreading Plague in your deck.

June 30, 2016 8 p.m.

Flagellum says... #6

No Mercy fun stuff but right at that $10 mark.

Gate to Phyrexia gets rid of artifacts.

Grave Pact since the creature is sac'd it bypasses indestructibility.

Merciless Eviction can get rid of many things and bypasses indestructibility.

Utter End same as above.

Tainted AEther/Lethal Vapors will stop creatures coming into play but hits you too.

June 30, 2016 9:48 p.m.

GoldenDiggle says... #7

McKz: I can't afford too many of these, but the tutors are nice. I have an Avacyn, but I feel like her cmc is too high for this deck. I have a love for Blightcaster, but if taking him out is really that important, I would. However, Doomwake Giant hoses tokens and low power commanders so well, I would have to find a suitable replacement. I like combos, but the Exquisite Blood combo is in my Orzhov deck featuring Teysa, Orzhov Scion and I don't have enough lifegain in this deck to warrant it.

MasterofMirrodin: Thank you, I definitely don't need 2 Spreading Plague (but it would be nice.) Indestructibility isn't in the deck cause it's a bit pricey, but in the long run, it is worthwhile.

Flagellum: No Mercy is the type of protective incentive I want to have behind the deck. The price is up there, but it will get in here eventually! As far as Grave Pact and friends goes, I already have 2 decks that use them, it feels a bit redundant putting them in this deck, since they are enchantments, they typify better in this deck. Is it worth putting them in this deck as well? The only reason I don't run Merciless Eviction is because I fear someone will use a Mindslaver effect on me and exile enchantments, aside from that, it is a good card. Tainted AEther is in the deck, but Lethal Vapors seems like an instant destroy. However, it means an opponent skips their turn. Both of them lock my opponents after I wipe the field. I do need more Utter End type effects, where I can exile.

July 1, 2016 12:36 a.m.

McKz says... #8

whites you best bet for removal

July 1, 2016 4 a.m.

What about Prison Term and Faith's Fetters? They're budget, they're enchantments, and they're white removal.

July 1, 2016 11:31 a.m.

Flagellum says... #10

Grave Pact may not be too useful here. Its more utilized in decks where you have creatures to sac and sac outlets. But it is a black staple which is why you have several decks that run it (Bloodchief Ascension is my little pet card that is good in any deck really and has the ability to go infin).

If an opponent is Mindslavering you, I think that Merciless Eviction will be the least of your worries. It's a boardwipe that covers many options and they're exiled.

As mentioned earlier but you have Spreading Plague and Armament of Nyx listed twice.

Other cards similar to Utter End:

Unmake

Return to Dust

Scour from Existence

Brittle Effigy

Act of Authority: exiles an artifact or enchantment. You don't have to pass it off, but if you're worried it could be stolen you may not want to use it. However, you have the option of exiling 2 threats.

All Is Dust: gets around indestructibility

July 1, 2016 1:36 p.m.

GoldenDiggle says... #11

McKz: I agree that white is best for removal (most of the color pie in this deck is white), especially when dealing with indestructibility. However, is it worth running a few destroys, like Doom Blade?

MasterofMirrodin: I like Faith's Fetters acting as both a Bandage+1 and an Arrest in the same card. With the new Master's printing, it is more affordable! Prison Term is good, but I need to start taking things out, so I would need to find a card that can be replaced.

Flagellum: I agree, since the only reason Grave Pact would be used is for enchantment tribal instead of combos, I think it should be left out. I think there must be a bug when I edit my decks that adds a duplicate card in. Should be fixed now.

I had forgotten about Return to Dust, I'll see that it gets a chance at getting in. (It's stellar removal, so probably yes.) The rest are kinda meh in this deck, I only need a handful of exiles to get a few persistent threats off the board.

Thank you all! It looks like I need to start trimming this deck! If you see anything sub-par, let me know.

July 1, 2016 7:47 p.m.

McKz says... #12

Exile is usually just better, but Vindicate IS GREAT, yourve also got Anguished Unmaking and Mortify.Vind snd mortify are the only two decent destroy spot removals i can think of.

July 8, 2016 3:10 a.m.

Aztraeuz says... #13

Your deck description is cluttered like you are including cards just for flavor reasons. I would suggest cleaning it up to make it easier to read. It can be fun for you to include cards in your description, but if they aren't relevant to the deck, they are useless space. Explain the cards you run, clean and easy. Explain the threats, and why they are so. Currently your description is atrocious.

October 7, 2016 4:18 a.m.

PartyJ says... #14

Hi there,

looking at your list gives me a feeling that you are pretty well tuned so far. Ofcource things can probabaly be improved, but that also depends on your local meta.

A few new possibilities that I thought of are:

They might fit the style of the deck.

Have fun and +1 for the devotion you put in so far :) I never played or encountered this commander yet. Curious how it feels ;)

PJ

November 20, 2016 7:58 p.m.

GoldenDiggle says... #15

PartyJ: Oh man! I never even considered using Kaladesh. Now I feel dumb.

All three of those are good, especially Authority of the Consuls. Thank you!

I like W/B enchantments, even if they are not as good as W/G enchantress. The deck plays pretty mid-paced, like most Orzhov in EDH, ramp is middling at best (Cyclonic Rift is basically gg). Daxos lets you dump tokens if you have nothing else to do, and essentially the tokens are the lategame wincon. At its core, its Prison + Black = Tokens.

I have been needing to do a small revamp of the list to make the boardstate a bit more controlling. Right now the combos are middling, and the deck mostly plays politics when behind and policeman when ahead.

November 20, 2016 9:30 p.m.

bushido_man96 says... #16

Instead of Ancient Craving, why not try Necropotence? Better steady draw, and is an enchantment to boot. Phyrexian Arena is good, too, and another enchantment. Enlightened Tutor and Academy Rector can help you get to the enchantments you want/need.

March 9, 2017 10:45 p.m.

ohmless says... #17

been a while since I played or looked at my Daxos list, but here it is for some ideas for you: Daxos the Returned French Rules KLD.

I am currently working on a sram list for your reciprocal review. I used both the appropriate archetype creatures along with the sanguine bond/exquisite blood combo. I would recommend necropotence if allowed in your play group as well as umbra/totem armor enchantments to keep your commander alive. Remember that your enchantment tokens don't cause the Daxos ability to trigger to give you the experience counters. +1'ed

March 10, 2017 12:11 a.m.

griz024 says... #18

Needs Flickering Ward. One of the best cards in wb daxos.

If you want an enchantment board wipe there is Planar Collapse.

As for things to cut:

Fate Unraveler doesn't seem to fit your strategy. Same is true for Proper Burial.

Oust is plain bad. Swords to Plowshares is a lot better and cheap as well.

Heres my deck if you want to take a look:


Daxos's Enchanted Pillow Fort

Commander / EDH griz024

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March 10, 2017 12:18 a.m.

Razulghul says... #19

Hey, I was wondering if you considered Illusionist's Bracers? They are probably the most cost effective way to utilize daxos imo. I was considering trying a bunch of anthems to speed things along but took my daxos apart before because it was just too slow to play in my group. I think Honor of the Pure, Bad Moon, Spear of Heliod and Dictate of Heliod are worth exploring though. They would really help considering daxos is extremely vulnerable at 2/2 and the quicker those tokens are worth 3 mana the better.

I won't suggest a ton of 20 dollar cards it's easy in daxos but if budget isn't an issue I'll throw a few out there: Bitterblossom, Replenish, Land Tax

March 10, 2017 3:32 a.m.

I've always had a deck like this in my mind, I might build something like this one day, is it a fun deck to run?

I'd consider adding Starfield of Nyx. Not only does it give you recursion, it also can turn all your enchantments into creatures right after you've played a Day of Judgment to let you swing in for lethal on a clear board (none of your other enchantments will have summoning sickness). It's a little risky, but a win-con is a win-con. Might cut Corpse Augur for it.

I normally only put Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx in a mono-color deck. But with so few ways to boardwipe enchantments it might actually work well with your deck. Plus, I think it's a good match flavor-wise.

March 10, 2017 11:22 p.m.

GoldenDiggle says... #21

bushido_man96: Necropotence is honestly a good idea. I will definitely put that on my to buy list. I do have a Phyrexian Arena, and tutors are smart, but my group is more on the casual side.

ohmless: I never thought about the archetypes, both are good and worthwhile, but what should I remove? Totem armor sounds good too. Thank you for the +1!

griz024: Flickering Ward looks ridiculous! I will definitely look into it. Planar Collapse looks good, but would bite me in the ass if I'm not smart about it. I'll playtest it. I agree on the suggested removals, the only reason Proper Burial is around is to gain life off of the drawing I will be doing, is there a better option?

dlamars: Illusionist's Bracers is a card I need to grab multiple of, but have been stalling. I think the time draws near where I will get it. Anthems used to be meh in the deck, but with 4x more wipes than initially, having my creatures enter as fatties may be worth. Bitterblossom is currently in my Teysa, Orzhov Scion deck, Replenish is beast, as is Land Tax, but its a bit outta budget atm.

chapman.luke27: I really enjoy the deck, but I really like B/W enchants. I think its meh to run, having so many wipes turns dull sometimes. My playgroup asks for it by having hexproof and shroud. Starfield of Nyx looks like a good risk to take. Initially I thought it was kinda crappy, but with more wipes its a good play. Nykthos is a good land, I need more of them.

Thank you all for commenting! Sorry it took a while to respond, I wanted to comment on all your decks first! Looks like I got a lotta cuts to make!

March 13, 2017 9:13 p.m.

griz024 says... #22

A better option for life gain would be something like Blind Obedience. You just gain 3 life (assuming a 4 person game) all the time by playing your deck. Also its an enchantment and slows you opponents down a lot more that you would think.

if you plan on playing Starfield of Nyx remember it will kill your tokens from Daxos the Returned by making them 0/0's.

March 13, 2017 9:27 p.m.

GoldenDiggle says... #23

griz024: Agreed, Blind Obedience is worth putting in the deck.

Thank you all for the upvotes!

March 16, 2017 6:12 p.m.

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